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28/03/2024

Galliford Try Appoints New CFO

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Galliford Try has appointed Kris Hampson as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Kris has a wealth of experience in finance and will be joining later this year from his current position as Group Financial Controller at the FTSE 100 group Rentokil Initial, where he has worked his way through the business since joining 16 years ago.

Kris will join Galliford Try no later than September this year and will replace Andrew Duxbury, whose resignation was previously announced.
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Alison Wood, Chair of Galliford Try, said: "I am delighted to welcome Kris as the Group’s new CFO. Kris has considerable financial experience with a FTSE 100 company and is an excellent addition to the Board. Kris will play a key role in delivering the Group’s future growth plans and I look forward to working with him."

Bill Hocking, Chief Executive for Galliford Try, commented: "It is testament to the strength of our business that we have been able to attract someone of Kris’s calibre. We are delighted that he has chosen to join our Executive team, and his appointment will underpin our progress towards our strategic goals."

Hampson said: "I am delighted to be joining Galliford Try as it continues its impressive performance and Sustainable Growth Strategy. The Group has an incredible history, proven financial performance and the future outlook in its chosen sectors is strong."

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